WRITERS' RUMPUS

BAN THIS BOOK by Alan Gratz: a MUST read!

I found BAN THIS BOOK on the Banned Books Table at my local library, the wonderful Memorial Hall Library in Andover, MA. My first impression from scanning the table was how many of the books I’d read and enjoyed. This slim novel stuck out from the title alone, though I wasn’t familiar with it. So of course, I checked it out!! And wow, I’m so glad I did!!

A LANGUAGE OF DRAGONS by S.F. Williamson: Class struggles, Codebreaking, and Conspiracies

August 19, 2025 Laura Fineberg Cooper

Yes, I have a weakness for dragon books, especially those that portray dragons as creatures capable of intelligent thought and compassion. I’m definitely the kind of person who would go up to one and try to strike up a conversation, if the chance ever presented itself in the scaly, fire-breathing flesh.

Meet the Talented #kidlit #debut author, Danna Zeiger, plus #giveaway

August 12, 2025 Carol Gordon Ekster

CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Danna is in my Andover, MA SCBWI critique group. Her debut book comes out this September, and I want to introduce you

INTERVIEW WITH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHORS AND #AGENTS HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM JAMES AND LUCY CATCHPOLE, PLUS A CRITIQUE/AMA GIVEAWAY

August 5, 2025 DrZatHome

By Danna Zeiger (and her kids) We just missed Disability Pride Month (July!) but I would love to extend the festivities with James and Lucy’s

Celebrating World Tiger Day! Interview with Debra Kim Wolf, author of A FAMILY FOR ZOYA: The True Story of an Endangered Cub … and a giveaway!!

July 29, 2025 Laura Fineberg Cooper

When Debra wrote to our blog about a potential interview regarding her nonfiction picture book, A Family for Zoya: The True Story of an Endangered Cub, I took one look at the book cover and signed up immediately.

INTERVIEW WITH #KIDLIT #RHYMING #PICTUREBOOK AUTHOR CHRISTINA SHAWN AND ILLUSTRATOR SHAHRZAD MAYDANI ABOUT PICTURE BOOK AND THEN CAME YOU

July 22, 2025 DrZatHome

By Danna Zeiger Christina has been a long-time beloved critique partner and friend. We have journeyed through the wild path of publishing together, and I

More Than a Page Turner: Julie Soto’s Bold YA Debut is a Must-Study Mentor Text.

July 15, 2025 Keri Demers

Fellow writers, we’ve all looked to successful kidlit authors (you’ll spot some of the best in the photo below!) for advice, inspiration, and tips on

These Four Colorful, Creative, and Captivating Alphabet Books Go WAY Beyond Teaching ABCs

July 8, 2025 Laura Fineberg Cooper

These alphabet books are out of this world! One introduces readers to space. One delights us in a magical robot world. One reveals an ever-changing

Where Are the Women? Interview With Author-Illustrator Janice Hechter…And a Giveaway!

July 1, 2025 Hilary Elizabeth Margitich

“An inspiring true story of female empowerment.” -KIRKUS REVIEWS

Revise and Resubmit: Making a Stellar Second Impression

June 24, 2025 Monica Acker

Not to boast, but I was a great high school student. My key to success was discovering what the teacher wanted and giving them just

I’m over the moon for OVER the MOON by the immensely talented Natalie Lloyd

June 17, 2025 Laura Fineberg Cooper

OVER the MOON is Natalie Lloyd’s third sparkling middle grade novel, published in 2019 by Scholastic Press. How I missed it until now, I seriously don’t know. But now that I’ve discovered this wonderful book, I want to shout from the moon just how much I adore it.

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WRITERS' RUMPUS

The True Story of … MAYSOON ZAYID, The Girl Who Can Can: Interview with author Dr. Seema Yasmin (and a giveaway, too!)

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR DIANE MULDROW ON ENVIRONMENTAL STORIES, INSPIRING YOUTH, AND CELEBRATING EARTH DAY WITH HER NEW PICTURE BOOK ONCE A WASTELAND: FROM TOXIC DUMP TO NATIONAL PARK

Come meet an awesome #kidlit creative, David McMullin.

BAN THIS BOOK by Alan Gratz: a MUST read!

INTERVIEW WITH #JEWISH #KIDLIT #PICTUREBOOK AUTHOR DR. MEL ROSENBERG, PLUS A 30 MINUTE AMA GIVEAWAY

WONDERS OF SHADOW KEY: JJ Fleming talks about his loveably quirky, lightly spooky MG novel … and offers TWO amazing giveaways!

Going Green: Writing Books about Nature and the Environment to Inspire and Delight Youth with Award-Winning Author Sue Fliess